Housing

Both house and rental prices are up again in South Tyneside.

Dundalk the only town outside Dublin with HAP options for families

Both house and rental prices are up again in South Tyneside.

Dundalk the only town outside Dublin with HAP options for families

The findings paint a particularly concerning picture for families seeking accommodation

Renters face bleak reality as 12 properties found within HAP limits

The Housing Finance Agency (HFA) supported the delivery of 2,611 homes in the first half of 2026.

More than 500 social and affordable homes delivered in Louth

Alone annual report

At-risk older people cutting down on food and heating, Alone says

The report from Daft.ie also suggests homes are taking longer to sell

Average asking price for Irish homes hits €445,000

Arda Oberon was developed by local developer Meeko Construction

Crowdfunding platform finances new housing development in Omeath

Arda Oberon was developed by local developer Meeko Construction

Crowdfunding platform finances new housing development in Omeath

Planning granted for 483 homes in Louth in second quarter of this year

Significant increase in planning permissions granted in Louth

Work began on 114 new homes in Louth in August up from 103 in July and 13 in June

Rise continues in new housing starts in Louth

PICTURES: Development of modern homes for sale in Louth from €430k

PICTURES: Development of modern homes for sale in Louth from €430k

Louth County Council offices in Dundalk

Louth County Council best in Ireland for housing delivery

Louth County Council offices in Dundalk

Louth County Council best in Ireland for housing delivery

Work commenced on 383 new homes in Louth so far this year, up from the same period last year, but down on the four years prior to that

Louth sees increase in home starts but growth remains slow

Work commenced on 383 new homes in Louth so far this year, up from the same period last year, but down on the four years prior to that

Louth sees increase in home starts but growth remains slow

Louth Archaeological and Historical Society appeals Castletown Mount decision

Louth Archaeological and Historical Society in Castletown Mount appeal
Louth Archaeological and Historical Society has appealed the decision to grant planning permission for housing at Dún Dealgan/Castletown Motte/Cúchulainns Castle.
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Louth Tenants Union call for universal social housing amid Cú Chulainn’s Castle Decision

Louth tenants union condemns Cú Chulainn’s Castle decision

Plans underway for a small housing development at the Carrickmacross Road in Dundalk

New housing development planned for Carrick Road in Dundalk

Planning permission has been granted for a Large-scale Residential Development on lands beside Dún Dealgan, also known locally as Cú Chulainn's Castle

An Taisce says 50m buffer zone at Dún Dealgan 'totally inadequate'

Plans underway for a small housing development at the Carrickmacross Road in Dundalk

New housing development planned for Carrick Road in Dundalk

Louth Tenants Union call for universal social housing amid Cú Chulainn’s Castle Decision

Louth tenants union condemns Cú Chulainn’s Castle Decision

Planning permission has been granted for a Large-scale Residential Development on lands beside Dún Dealgan, also known locally as Cú Chulainn's Castle

An Taisce says 50m buffer zone at Dún Dealgan 'totally inadequate'

This week's Dundalk Democrat front page

Dundalk Democrat front page: Intervention urged on Dún Dealgan housing

The vacancy rate in Louth in June 2026 was 2.8 %, which was lower than the national average of 3.7%

More than 2,000 homes under construction in Louth

The vacancy rate in Louth in June 2026 was 2.8 %, which was lower than the national average of 3.7%

More than 2,000 homes under construction in Louth

Permission for housing in centre of Blackrock appealed

Permission for housing in centre of Blackrock appealed

Dundalk site with planning for205 homes goes on market

Dundalk site with planning for 205 homes goes on market
A 19.15 acre (7.75 Ha) site at the Newry Road in Dundalk with planning for 205 homes has gone on the market for an eye-watering price
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Dundalk site with planning for205 homes goes on market

Dundalk site with planning for205 homes goes on market

Permission for housing in centre of Blackrock appealed

Permission for housing in centre of Blackrock appealed

Permission for housing in centre of Blackrock appealed

Permission for housing in centre of Blackrock appealed

Archbishop Eamon Martin, priests and congregation during the mass in the new church on Sunday.

Archbishop Eamon Martin opens major new seminary extension in Dundalk

Senator Alison Comyn with Minister James Browne

Louth Senator welcomes housing protections for abuse survivors

A person looking to build a new single rural house can show either a social or economic need

New rural housing rules aims to boost one-off home building in Louth

A person looking to build a new single rural house can show either a social or economic need

New rural housing rules aims to boost one-off home building in Louth

Archbishop Eamon Martin, priests and congregation during the mass in the new church on Sunday.

Archbishop Eamon Martin opens major new seminary extension in Dundalk

Senator Alison Comyn with Minister James Browne

Louth Senator welcomes housing protections for abuse survivors

A typical three-bedroom semi-detached house in the county was listed for €351,000 during the quarter, representing an annual increase of 7.3%. Photo: Tumisu from Pixabay

Louth house prices climb 3.6% as average three-bed semi reaches €351k

Across the North East, a total of 158 adults were accessing emergency accommodation

Louth sees decrease in homelessness figures

First cost rental housing scheme in Dundalk expected by end of year

A typical three-bedroom semi-detached house in the county was listed for €351,000 during the quarter, representing an annual increase of 7.3%. Photo: Tumisu from Pixabay

Louth house prices climb 3.6% as average three-bed semi reaches €351k

IN PICTURES: Take a look inside new affordable family homes in Dundalk

L-R: Colin Callan, CJ Callan Construction Ltd; David Conway, Chief Executive of Louth County Council; Cllr Seán Kelly, Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council; Cllr Michelle Hall, Mayor of the Borough District of Drogheda 2025/2026; and Ger Murphy, Director of Services with Louth Council, pictured at the signing of the contract for the infill social housing development at Rathmullen Park, Drogheda.

Contract signed for new Louth social housing

Library picture. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Three Louth projects to benefit from €1bn housing infrastructure fund

Three successful projects in Louth are set for investment from €1bn fund to unlock housing

Louth infrastructure projects set to help deliver thousands of homes

Vivian Guerin with members of FASN and Coordinators of the Louth, Cavan and Monaghan Community Safety Partnerships

Findings of Trauma in the Community project presented in Dundalk

L-R: Colin Callan, CJ Callan Construction Ltd; David Conway, Chief Executive of Louth County Council; Cllr Seán Kelly, Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council; Cllr Michelle Hall, Mayor of the Borough District of Drogheda 2025/2026; and Ger Murphy, Director of Services with Louth Council, pictured at the signing of the contract for the infill social housing development at Rathmullen Park, Drogheda.

Contract signed for new social housing in Louth

Monaghan County Council has commenced the preparation of ‘Community Vision and Spatial Land Use Plans’ for Inniskeen

Public consultation on plans to guide future development of Inniskeen

Monaghan County Council has commenced the preparation of ‘Community Vision and Spatial Land Use Plans’ for Inniskeen

Public consultation on plans to guide future development of Inniskeen

Go ahead given for housing in centre of Blackrock

Go ahead given for housing in centre of Blackrock

Go ahead given for housing in centre of Blackrock

Go ahead given for housing in centre of Blackrock

The conference take place at An Táin Arts Centre on 6 & 7 of June 2026

Dundalk Communities United to host socialist conference at An Táin

Louth Fine Gael TD Paula Butterly has said that a major overhaul of rural housing rules will significantly increase supply in Louth

New rural housing rules in Louth will 'significantly' increase supply

The D Hotel in Drogheda

Dept of Justice renews IPAS contract with Louth hotel for another year

New housing on the way for Ardee

Deputy Ó Murchú said Louth County Council had been “very good at delivering on retrofitting and has at times gone beyond its targets"

When will all social houses in Louth be properly retrofitted?

Rent shock for tenants across Ireland as prices surge following major rule change

Rent shock for Irish tenants as prices surge amid major rule change